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Oh ho! Look what I found!

This wedding was featured on Style me Pretty a few weeks ago (apparently, I’ve been spending a lot of time there recently ). Navy blue Bridesmaids and navy blue Groomsmen! Like I originally wanted, before the Fiance talked me out of it  (and then tried to talk me back in)! I have to admit I do like the looks of this wedding party… but I think we’ll stick with our plan. Did I tell you? We’ve come up amicable conclusion… the Groomsmen will wear Brown sportscoats and khakis, and the Fiance will wear a Brown suit. I didn’t need my little white flag after all!

Ahh, J. Crew, how do I love thee…

I love this dress! The box pleats, the full skirt, the pockets on the seams… This is the dress that my bridesmaids will be wearing (in Navy, of course) when they preceed me down the aisle. It’s the  Lorelei dress, with a catch… we won’t be paying 215$ a piece for them.

We won’t pay 200$ or 150$, not even 100$, 75$ or most likely even 50$ for each dress, because I’m making them.

This past Saturday, when I was supposed to be dress shopping for myself (more about that soon), my mom and I went to the fabric store to look for a similar pattern for this dress. I thought, why have my girls pay over 200$ (in this economy) for such an simple frock. Not only did we find a pattern, but it’s the same pattern, EXACTLY. And, it only cost $3.99!!

I think I might even make one for myself! Maybe, after the wedding…

OK, back to Inspiration Board(s).

This next one still a work in progress.

First Row: bridesmaid dress from jcrew.com; jellyfish buttons purse from RedRubyRose via Etsy.com; veil, unsure. Second row: boutonniere via brides.com; wedding dress by Oscar de la Renta; grooms shoes from real wedding via Stylemepretty.com. Third row:gear tie by Cyberoptix Tielab via Etsy.com; cufflinks, unsure. Bottom row: lotus blossom bouquet, unsure; three piece suit from jimsformalwear.com;shoes by Christian Louboutin

The fiance is going to wear a three piece suit, not a tux, but what color? I’m pushing for navy, his vote is for brown.

My bridesmaids are all going to look lovely in navy. I have two fair skin redheads and one olive skin brunette. I know EVERY bride says this, but I want them to have a dress that they can wear again and love. I was in a wedding last year and the dress was just a little black dress, I’ve worn it six times already! SIX! And every time I wear it I get so many compliments. Thanks, Beka!

I love, Love, LOVE that birdcage veils are back in style! Who knows if they still will be next year?! But I don’t care. I love them!

The gears are going to play a small part in the day. Don’t be surprised if you see them pop up in several discreet (or maybe not so discreet) places… they represent something special to the fiance and I.

The purse and the gear( ! ) tie come from two of my favorite Etsy shops RedRubyRose and Cyberoptix Tie Lab, respectively. Both shops produce such beautiful work. I could hang around all day checking out all of their fun pieces. RedRubyRose uses lots of contemporary prints and some fabrics of her own design. All of her purses are lined with dupioni silk in gorgeous colors. SWOON!  Toybreaker of Cyberoptix TieLab produces some of the coolest ties I’ve ever seen. His silk-screened designs are clever and so much fun! Check them out.

We’re not planning on having a ton of flowers at our wedding, so I want the ones that will make an appearance to be especially beautiful. Isn’t that Lotus Blossom bouquet amazing? I love the huge blossoms wrapped with just a simple bow. And though that boutonniere isn’t really anything spectacular, I think the copper ribbon (yes, actual copper) really makes it snazzy!

Stay tuned for our next board… Wedding Food!